I love "The Woodwright's Shop". Not your standard "it's a great show" kind of love, mine is more of a "name my first born son Roy Underhill Woodwright Nubs" kind of love. To me it's not just a show about woodworking, it's a show about life. Roy is an advocate for an entire way of living, a near forgotten lifestyle that he's tried to preserve through his television show for well over thirty years. It's about self sufficiency, respect for our environment. our craft and the values we pass on to the next generation. Through hundreds of episodes he's created a resource that can't be found anywhere else, a time capsule filled with the knowledge of our forefathers. I learn something new every time I watch, and I'm often overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information.

This guide has been created to help organize this massive collection of woodworking goodness complete with my personal thoughts on each episode.

Sometimes my thoughts are serious, sometimes they're sarcastic, sometimes they're just direct quotes from the Woodwright himself. But after carefully examining each episode I have a lot to say about how we have a lot to learn from good ol' Roy Underhill. So sit back and take a tour through the series. We'll start with the very first episode, and new articles will be posted regularly as our journey through the decades continues. After reading an article you may wish to watch the original episode. All of the early seasons are available on DVD or by subscription at Popularwoodworking.com